I agree, butterflies have random and somewhat frantic patterns of flight and landings. Increasing the tempo better depicts their true nature. I have a little film clip near a tiny waterfall in a normally dry creek where dozens of migrating orange butterflies are desperately seeking hydration where water is splashing on a sandbank. They know they are vulnerable and space is limited so they're fluttering and landing and landing and fluttering in a very wary and nervous manner. I believe you captured the true essence of their nature in this rendition.😊😊😊
Well done, Katy. Had to smile at your saying you usually heard the Butterfly as a slow piece. I've pretty much only heard it from harp players on fire. :) I liked Kid on the Mountain. I've not heard it before, and it does go well with the Butterfly. Thanks!
Music for a slip jig!! 💕☘️😃 I can’t really dance anymore (bad knees!) but I’m trying to learn fiddle and I’d love to play this some day!! Thanks for all your wonderful tutorials on your channel! So glad I found it. Learning Drowsy Maggie now 😊
Amazingly precise, clear and distinct. I attempt to transpose most of your outstanding fiddle technique to ..... wait for it .... 'clawhammer' banjo. ;-)
Excellent tune to play along hyar in Southern MD this AM! Yes, I have heard the 6th part. Never in a session. Not sure if it "tells" the story any better. I think you answered the question I had: Re the drum source. Hyar in the swamps, its hard to find a decent bodhran beat to play against; a metronome doesnt cut it.
Hay Katy, awesome video and tunes as usual! Keep them coming! Wish you uploaded more often but I understand if you're too busy. We can't be too greedy now can we :)
Amazing Katy , really awsome! The Butterfly is one my favorite Irish tunes, its special for me, the first Song I learn on the Violin was the Butterfly. But The first time I heard was by Mairéad Nesbitt the fabulous Fiddler of Celtic Woman.( Sorry my English is bad haha, naturally Im from Brazil.)
I just love that Celtic tune , Katy what is the tuning on Your fiddle , I use dead man tuning for a lot of My Irish Celtic music GDGD , I'm from West Virginia and about 85% of My Kin Folk are Irish and from the Old Ierland We play a lot of Celtic Folk songs and Hymns .
I have sometimes played whistle/recorder at sessions and all I can think is THERE'S NO WHERE TO BREATHE! hahaha I love both these slip jigs, and slip jigs in general. You did a beautiful job!! You literally didn't miss a beat/note! These are both more suited to instruments that don't require breath to support the sound ....at least at this speed haha! Thanks for this video!
Thank you! =) I've always been amazed at musicians who play instruments that require their breath! :o I've tried to play whistle and flute and such, but holy cow! It's so hard to control my breathing without feeling light-headed and sleepy and/or running out of breath. Tunes like this must be impossible! :S Kid on the Mountain especially -- that one keeps going and going and going lol! Thank you for your nice comment! ^_^
Hi, I just wanted to encourage you to continue what you do as a violonist by subscribing with a little "hey you're great, go on, you've done a great job !" but it's maybe a bit too short and doesn't express what I'd really like to tell you haha (even if it's totally true). I like your channel because you don't look like someone who says "hey I'm the best, look how I play violin guys", it's kind of magic when I hear and watch your videos, you really look passionated by what you do, you sound like someone who's pure hearted and kind of innocent too and it's very refreshing compared to too many people who use violin on youtube nowadays. Well I should stop here or I'll write a book but just remember that you're really good and (as a big fan of Ireland too) just continue to do your best and stay yourself you're perfect as you are ! ;)
Hi Katy again. Another feast for the eyes and ears! You play so well, choose such lovely settings to play in, and choose such beautiful apparel. You have amazing dress sense!
Thank you, Peter! I'm glad you liked the video! ^_^ I really like clothes lol -- but I think I have too many clothes... But life is short, so might as well aim to wear pretty things. =)
So beautiful! I was wondering how old you were when you started playing, because I love this instrument and I hope I’m not too late to join in on learning it!
Hi Katy - As you said, "It has a bit of a "call and response" vibe, which seems to be kind of rare with a lot of these Irish instrumental tunes." I absolutely agree! I'm looking forward to playing it on my concertina at near tempo speed in which you are playing it on the violin, but with fewer parts. Unlike the "Skye Boat Song," however, "The Butterfly, and The Kid on the Mountain" will take a lot more practice for me on the violin...a lot more practice! And even then, I’ll never be able to get it to your level of proficiency and timing. Such is life! 😱 You, on the other hand, play it so effortlessly. And you said, "I usually hear The Butterfly played fairly slowly with lots of lilting slides and ornamentation." As for me, Katy, I plan to play it that way on my diatonic harmonica. 😉 Happy fiddling! 😊 🎻♫
Thank you so much! These tunes would sound really cool on a concertina! =) I'm sure you'll be able to master them! : D Tempos are always tricky to set... I never really know what speed to go, but I have been learning that slower is almost always better than faster! =) I've never heard them played on a harmonica! That would be neat! ^_^ Happy practicing! =)
Hi :) I really love what you do! I listen to your tunes very often and I would like to purchase some of them! Is there any website where I can get your music? Please let me know! :)
Hi Katy ... another beautiful video! Lovely tunes. Had never heard the term "slip jig", but then again I don't know anything about music except I love listening to it ... especially when very well played. Is that a man made waterway behind you? You always choose the prettiest places to do your wonderful videos. Hope you have a restful and interesting weekend.
I love these, I haven't ever heard them before! Could you please put the sheet music up on your website? I would love to try and play it myself :) Thanks :)
I recently started playing the violin but because of the situation I'm in I couldn't continue lessons. I've been trying to speed up my fiddles but I can't and I can't figure out why!! Do you have any advice?
hey i play violin but only classical. im trying to get started with some fiddle pieces, do you have any tips for playing the fiddle pieces faster amd sounding good etc. ? thanks, and you are amazing!!
the trick to swapping from classical to fiddle music is to practice slow, if you can do it perfectly slow, you can begin to speed it up a little at a time - if you start messing up, make sure you can actually do it and do it well slower first. That way you're getting muscle memory down doing it well :) if you keep attempting to go faster (but not practicing mistakes) you'll discover that your muscle memory will allow you to go faster the more you do. A lot of time fiddle music will allow you to go faster just because it's so much fun to go fast - meaning the only thing to do is get the tactics down. As far as sounding good, try to think of how you would 'express' the tune. I've noticed everyone's fiddle sounds a little different, so practicing how you'd express the phrases helped me the most. For example does it sound better if you bow up or bow down, or what happens if your slur it together? exploring the music is half the fun - especially with fiddling. Best of luck!
Hi Katy! I have a copy of 'O'Neill's Music of Ireland' Published, I think, by Daniel Michael Collins, 1375 Crosby Avenue, The Bronx, N.Y. 10461 It comprises 1850 Irish Airs, Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Long dances, Marches, etc. It has 'The Kid on the Mountain' in six parts. If you cannot find it in your local reference library, let me know. I will try and scan the page and email it to you.
FROM BARCELONA...CATALUNYA....CHIEFTRESS...ADLESON..I LIKE THE WAY YOU PLAY.. THE FIDDLE!.SPEEDY&STRONG!SLÁINTE...BONA NIT/GOOD NIGHT!TANK YOU!
2 great slip jigs played by a talented musician in a lovely setting.
Finally a version on YT with drive! LOVELY playing!
I may be a Metal-head, but I appreciate your music. You are awesome. 🙂
The Butterfly is one of my faves ❤️ even more followed by Kid in the Mountain, super lovely as usual!
Yay! I really like the butterfly, too! There's something about it that tends to catch people's attention. ^_^ Thank you for listening! =)
hey it is my favorites to
I agree, butterflies have random and somewhat frantic patterns of flight and landings. Increasing the tempo better depicts their true nature. I have a little film clip near a tiny waterfall in a normally dry creek where dozens of migrating orange butterflies are desperately seeking hydration where water is splashing on a sandbank. They know they are vulnerable and space is limited so they're fluttering and landing and landing and fluttering in a very wary and nervous manner. I believe you captured the true essence of their nature in this rendition.😊😊😊
You are awesome. So talented and beautiful ❤❤❤
Beautiful Katy! Beautiful music! You make me smile!
Best version I've heard by far!!!
Always a pleasure to hear you play.
Yay! Thank you for listening! =)
you right
You are terrific Katie 💜
Well done, Katy. Had to smile at your saying you usually heard the Butterfly as a slow piece. I've pretty much only heard it from harp players on fire. :) I liked Kid on the Mountain. I've not heard it before, and it does go well with the Butterfly. Thanks!
I m a Irishman your incredible, you can play for me anytime,omg!beautiful!wow!
Wow😮
Music for a slip jig!! 💕☘️😃 I can’t really dance anymore (bad knees!) but I’m trying to learn fiddle and I’d love to play this some day!! Thanks for all your wonderful tutorials on your channel! So glad I found it. Learning Drowsy Maggie now 😊
I love how you play!!
I can't believe there are 20 thumbs down ,this put a smile on my face and the day has just begun . Thanks Katy .
Butterfly jig is one of my favorite jigs to play!! You play it amazing
Katy you are a great musician.
I love the way you play the butterfly! It’s a little different than the way I learned...it’s a great variation!
Amazingly precise, clear and distinct. I attempt to transpose most of your outstanding fiddle technique to ..... wait for it .... 'clawhammer' banjo. ;-)
Oh my...
This makes me so happy. The sweet music from that violin.
You got the skills. I love it!
Love these two Irish tunes, and how much passion you play them! My fav is the bodhran playing.
I always love listening to Katy play. It is joyous and inspiring. Now I have to learn to play these myself!
you play beautifully - with infectious enthusiasm - than you!
Me gusto mucho buena tocada.
you are touching my heart with your music
Excellent tune to play along hyar in Southern MD this AM! Yes, I have heard the 6th part. Never in a session. Not sure if it "tells" the story any better. I think you answered the question I had: Re the drum source. Hyar in the swamps, its hard to find a decent bodhran beat to play against; a metronome doesnt cut it.
I really love butterfly!! :D The first time i heard it was from Celtic Woman by Maireid Nessbit on the Destiny tour .
That's where I first heard it also!
i love this tunes. please come to BALI island
Beautiful music!
Ahh, your videos are so inspiring. What a gift they are to the world!
Well done.
I love Celtic music
youre really the best! please dont stop making fiddle videos. You make the best videos.
Thank you! I have a lot of video ideas to come! ^_^ I'm not planning to stop any time soon! =)
Excelente tu manera de ejecutar en el violín 😀!!
So so beautiful.....thank you!
Thank you Katy! You inspire me to play it on harmonica)
Thank you so much for sharing! :D
Your music really gives me strength to keep practicing
IS INCREDIBLE!,YOUR MUSIC IS VERY BEAUTIFUL,I WANT MORE OF THAT CONTINUEDO SO :3
Very nice!
Hay Katy, awesome video and tunes as usual! Keep them coming! Wish you uploaded more often but I understand if you're too busy. We can't be too greedy now can we :)
J'adore !
Amazing Katy , really awsome! The Butterfly is one my favorite Irish tunes, its special for me, the first Song I learn on the Violin was the Butterfly. But The first time I heard was by Mairéad Nesbitt the fabulous Fiddler of Celtic Woman.( Sorry my English is bad haha, naturally Im from Brazil.)
beautiful, we love it, bring more please
Great job Katy. Always look forward to you new additions...
I love this
Your joy is so infectious 👏
Wow this is beautiful Katy! You have an amazing talent :)
You are awesome!!! ❤️
Just beautiful.
I love it!!!! And now.... I have muuuch inspiration to practice hahaha
I just love that Celtic tune , Katy what is the tuning on Your fiddle , I use dead man tuning for a lot of My Irish Celtic music GDGD , I'm from West Virginia and about 85% of My Kin Folk are Irish and from the Old Ierland We play a lot of Celtic Folk songs and Hymns .
Always good as always!!!
You maKE ME SMILE KATY!
Yay! Thank you for watching and listening! : D
u are magic when you play xxx
at about 2:00 the notes you were hitting sounded like trumpets :) i put this on my mp3
I have sometimes played whistle/recorder at sessions and all I can think is THERE'S NO WHERE TO BREATHE! hahaha I love both these slip jigs, and slip jigs in general. You did a beautiful job!! You literally didn't miss a beat/note! These are both more suited to instruments that don't require breath to support the sound ....at least at this speed haha!
Thanks for this video!
Thank you! =) I've always been amazed at musicians who play instruments that require their breath! :o I've tried to play whistle and flute and such, but holy cow! It's so hard to control my breathing without feeling light-headed and sleepy and/or running out of breath. Tunes like this must be impossible! :S Kid on the Mountain especially -- that one keeps going and going and going lol! Thank you for your nice comment! ^_^
Lovely.
Hi, I just wanted to encourage you to continue what you do as a violonist by subscribing with a little "hey you're great, go on, you've done a great job !" but it's maybe a bit too short and doesn't express what I'd really like to tell you haha (even if it's totally true). I like your channel because you don't look like someone who says "hey I'm the best, look how I play violin guys", it's kind of magic when I hear and watch your videos, you really look passionated by what you do, you sound like someone who's pure hearted and kind of innocent too and it's very refreshing compared to too many people who use violin on youtube nowadays.
Well I should stop here or I'll write a book but just remember that you're really good and (as a big fan of Ireland too) just continue to do your best and stay yourself you're perfect as you are ! ;)
Hi Katy again. Another feast for the eyes and ears! You play so well, choose such lovely settings to play in, and choose such beautiful apparel.
You have amazing dress sense!
Thank you, Peter! I'm glad you liked the video! ^_^ I really like clothes lol -- but I think I have too many clothes... But life is short, so might as well aim to wear pretty things. =)
So beautiful! I was wondering how old you were when you started playing, because I love this instrument and I hope I’m not too late to join in on learning it!
It's never late!! I hope you've already started during this time!
From a beginner violinist 😊
I love you and your musicstyle
I like this choice!!
Very amazing
Hi Katy - As you said, "It has a bit of a "call and response" vibe, which seems to be kind of rare with a lot of these Irish instrumental tunes." I absolutely agree! I'm looking forward to playing it on my concertina at near tempo speed in which you are playing it on the violin, but with fewer parts. Unlike the "Skye Boat Song," however, "The Butterfly, and The Kid on the Mountain" will take a lot more practice for me on the violin...a lot more practice! And even then, I’ll never be able to get it to your level of proficiency and timing. Such is life! 😱 You, on the other hand, play it so effortlessly.
And you said, "I usually hear The Butterfly played fairly slowly with lots of lilting slides and ornamentation." As for me, Katy, I plan to play it that way on my diatonic harmonica. 😉
Happy fiddling! 😊 🎻♫
Thank you so much! These tunes would sound really cool on a concertina! =) I'm sure you'll be able to master them! : D Tempos are always tricky to set... I never really know what speed to go, but I have been learning that slower is almost always better than faster! =) I've never heard them played on a harmonica! That would be neat! ^_^ Happy practicing! =)
You're welcome Katy. 😊 🎻♫
The Butterfly is t he basis of Tegernako, a song by Eluveitie.
Awesome!
Hi Katy thanks your lovely like your music lol Paul x x ❤😎
Thank you for listening, Paul! =)
Love it Katy!
Very nice! I had learned the Butterfly a while back, forgot how much I liked playing it. I have to get work on that one again :)
Thank you! The Butterfly is such a fun tune! ^_^ I hope you have fun practicing! =)
Hi :) I really love what you do! I listen to your tunes very often and I would like to purchase some of them! Is there any website where I can get your music? Please let me know! :)
Hi Katy ... another beautiful video! Lovely tunes. Had never heard the term "slip jig", but then again I don't know anything about music except I love listening to it ... especially when very well played. Is that a man made waterway behind you? You always choose the prettiest places to do your wonderful videos. Hope you have a restful and interesting weekend.
It's a red-letter day when Katy releases a new video!
Thank you for watching and listening! : D
I love these, I haven't ever heard them before! Could you please put the sheet music up on your website? I would love to try and play it myself :) Thanks :)
Thank you! I'll try to work on writing out the sheet music soon! =)
Class!
Thank you so much! ^_^
Good job 😍
Nice playing Katy. How many violin bow do you have? You play very good. Nice
I think you should really play Parson's Farewell. I think you'll enjoy playing that.
You are very good
I recently started playing the violin but because of the situation I'm in I couldn't continue lessons. I've been trying to speed up my fiddles but I can't and I can't figure out why!! Do you have any advice?
Perfect
I really like your videos
Composer??
I love you ! my english is bad, this is all i can say :)
thankssssssss
Awesome
This remember me unreveal game.
How can you play that fast? wow! I am learning the second one and I play it to slowly it doesn't seem the same one XD
Que linda melodia!
hey i play violin but only classical. im trying to get started with some fiddle pieces, do you have any tips for playing the fiddle pieces faster amd sounding good etc. ?
thanks, and you are amazing!!
Thank you!! :) Perhaps this video might help a little! th-cam.com/video/dseM0f-68KI/w-d-xo.html
the trick to swapping from classical to fiddle music is to practice slow, if you can do it perfectly slow, you can begin to speed it up a little at a time - if you start messing up, make sure you can actually do it and do it well slower first. That way you're getting muscle memory down doing it well :) if you keep attempting to go faster (but not practicing mistakes) you'll discover that your muscle memory will allow you to go faster the more you do. A lot of time fiddle music will allow you to go faster just because it's so much fun to go fast - meaning the only thing to do is get the tactics down. As far as sounding good, try to think of how you would 'express' the tune. I've noticed everyone's fiddle sounds a little different, so practicing how you'd express the phrases helped me the most. For example does it sound better if you bow up or bow down, or what happens if your slur it together? exploring the music is half the fun - especially with fiddling. Best of luck!
Me encanto
I have seen the second with another title.
Adoro como interpretas...desearia q m enseñaras
Butterfly composer????
Hi Katy!
I have a copy of 'O'Neill's Music of Ireland'
Published, I think, by Daniel Michael Collins, 1375 Crosby Avenue, The Bronx, N.Y. 10461
It comprises 1850 Irish Airs, Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes, Long dances, Marches, etc.
It has 'The Kid on the Mountain' in six parts.
If you cannot find it in your local reference library, let me know.
I will try and scan the page and email it to you.
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Upyahgurlyah!!!
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